Zanu PF spokesperson Nick Mangwana has defended opposition politician Joana Mamombe following a viral video.
The video shows Mamombe dancing alongside Zanu PF members during an interaction with ruling party figures.
It quickly sparked criticism across Zimbabwe’s political and social media spaces.
However, Mangwana has urged critics to reconsider their response to the opposition politician.
Interestingly, Mangwana and Mamombe have previously clashed publicly over political issues.
Despite their differences, he says those disagreements should not influence the current debate.
Mangwana Challenges the Criticism Against Mamombe
Mangwana openly acknowledged his history of disagreements with Mamombe.
“Hon. Mamombe and I have clashed repeatedly in the past, and this should be viewed in that context.”
Nevertheless, he rejected the attacks directed at her following the video.
According to Mangwana, some of the criticism crosses into unfair territory.
“Even so, I do not agree with the attacks she is receiving,” he said.
Furthermore, Mangwana suggested that gender could influence how political figures judge Mamombe’s actions.
He argued that similar interactions involving male politicians often attract less attention.
“Some would be justified in calling it misogyny,” Mangwana added.
His comments have therefore introduced another dimension into an already heated political debate.
Hon. Mamombe and I have clashed repeatedly in the past, and this should be viewed in that context. Even so, I do not agree with the attacks she is receiving. Some would be justified in calling it misogyny — after all, the men closely interacting with leadership from across the… pic.twitter.com/jWdwhzFhLZ
— Nick Mangwana (@nickmangwana) September 12, 2026
David Coltart Comparison Adds Another Dimension
Mangwana specifically mentioned Councillor David Coltart while defending Mamombe.
He noted that Coltart has also interacted closely with political leaders across Zimbabwe’s political divide.
However, Mangwana questioned why Coltart has not faced comparable political criticism.
“After all, the men closely interacting with leadership from across the political aisle, such as Councillor David Coltart, are not facing the same political brickbats.”
His argument has shifted attention from Mamombe’s dancing to wider political standards.
Ultimately, Mangwana believes political disagreements should not justify personal attacks.
The controversy also highlights Zimbabwe’s increasingly intense political conversations on social media.
For Mamombe, the debate now extends beyond the video itself.
Mangwana’s intervention could consequently reshape how some observers view the controversy.
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